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Ugh. But I like his name. *pouts*
Okay fine, I’ll see what I can do….
Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
Ugh. But I like his name. *pouts*
Then stash it in for a different character. It’s not a bad name.
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
True, bit it sort of fit him. Now I’m not sure which name to use……
Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
Well, you don’t have to change it, but it’s up to you.
Other ideas if you want them: Nickolas, Charles, Clive.
(I grabbed these names from a very specific source that I cannot name.)
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
@ellette-giselle I see. But is there a Europe somewhere else (nearby?), or does the island-continent in your map completely replace it?
As in, was the “Rome” referred to in the book of Romans what eventually became the Empire, or is it a different place in a different part of the world, and the two have similar cultures either just because they happened to stumble upon the same ideas, or perhaps a combination of Romans and Germanics exploring the world came across your continent and colonized a part of it?
I’m gonna read the new section now btw, so I might not reply right away.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
Basically my question is more of “Is this supposed to be a hypothetical eighth continent or small island somewhere in the world, or does this Earth have completely different continents, and the biblical places exist in different configurations?”
Sorry for such a weird question, and sorry if I’ve asked something similar before, but I just wanna know if you’ve thought about that and what your thoughts on it are.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
Finished it! That was a rollercoaster, between confronting a false teacher and the destruction of the university. The plot thickens.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
also I had video game soundtracks on in the background while I was doing schoolwork and this one decided to come on right as I started reading and hit the part when they discover the ruined university…..
…one of like three or four orchestral songs in that entire playlist, and oddly fitting too. Funny how that always happens. No matter what soundtrack I’m listening to, whenever I’m reading a Kingdom Pen work, a track often comes on that more or less fits the vibe of what I’m reading.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
It’s my sister’s birthday so I probably won’t post today.
I’m late but tell her happy birthday!
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
Ooo, mysterious.
sadly, he’s not any of those. He was very much an Andreas, so I’ll have to find a name with the same flow, beats, meanings, and rhythm.
Naming a character is not a simple thing. 😂Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
it’s an alternate Europe. If that makes sense.
yeah. That was a roller coaster chapter. Any thoughts on Andreas?
Oooo! I’ll have to listen to the song!
Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
@ellette-giselle okay! That makes enough sense for me.
Andreas as a name or Andreas as a character?
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
as a character
Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
Interesting how he seems to have a connection to the other characters. I do agree his name blends in with the others’ but that’s not a bad thing, nor do you need to change it, that’s just me failing to pay attention lol
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
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NEXT SECTION
Sorry this is so short. Bridal shower and 3 graduation parties……… plus more. It’s a crazy day……..
The next morning, Leon and Julian enjoyed a hearty breakfast with Amarin, Adeline, and Andreas.
“How did you sleep?” Adeline asked.
“Better than I can remember in a long time,” Julian replied. “You’ve ruined us for any more travel. Those beds were so comfortable.”
“So comfortable, that Julian snored all night,” Leon added.
Julian looked at him in horror. “I did not. You heard yourself.” he retorted.
Amarin laughed.
After breakfast, Adeline cleared the dishes and left the room to wash them. Julian turned to Andreas. “I can’t seem to shake the feeling that I know you. When I asked Amarin, he said it was something for you to tell.”
Andreas smiled slightly. “Yes, you do recognize me, but I’m afraid it’s not for a good reason. Do you remember the gang that used to harass you while you were here?”
“The one that tried to burn the church down?” Julian asked in surprise.
Andreas winced. “Yeah, that one.”
“Yes, I do,”
“I was one of them,” Andreas said. “That one night when we were threatening you, you looked straight at me, and you said it wasn’t too late. I never forgot those words.”
Memory flashed across Julian’s mind. “You were the kid with the knife.”
Andreas nodded.
“Tell me what happened? How do you go from that to being one of Amarin’s most trusted friends?”
Andreas colored at that, but a smile of pleasure crossed his face. He thought for a moment and then looked at Julian. “Well, after that night, I just couldn’t stop thinking about what you said, and it really started to bother me. I just couldn’t get your words out of my mind. For days I wrestled with what you said, and the others started to harass me. I couldn’t bear it, and one night I drank myself into a stupor, trying to find a moment of peace. When I woke it was raining like I’d never seen before. The streets were flooded, and I was in danger of drowning. I stood up, soaking wet, and was just in time to see the others returning. They had left me on some errand while I was drunk. They were delighted with themselves, and I was in such a daze it took me a while to discover what they had done.”
“That was the night they tried to burn the church, wasn’t it,” Julian said.
Andreas nodded. “When I realized what had happened, I was sick with horror. Causing trouble for you was one thing, but killing women and children in cold blooded murder was quite another. I ran, just trying to get away. I hadn’t taken part in what had happened, but I felt as if I had. The guilt… it was awful. I reached the stables, but instead of finding them burned to the ground as I had feared, I saw all of you safe and alive. You were standing in a circle singing, and I… well I couldn’t understand it. I hid and listened until you had finished and gone your sperate ways. Then I crept out to stand where you had stood. Somehow, I thought I might understand. I didn’t.”
Andreas smiled wryly. “After that I was on my own. I couldn’t go back to the others, and the thought of working for my living was daunting. I had been raised a thief and a troublemaker, so I put those skills to use. I couldn’t keep up on my own, and I became very sick. I was in and out of consciousness most days, and my strength was all but drained. I couldn’t get your words out of my mind, and it was driving me crazy. I knew I had to escape the memories, so one night I went down to the harbor. I couldn’t swim, and I was ready to do myself in out there. I was about to go off the edge when Amarin. Grabbed me and knocked me down. We fought for a moment, but he was stronger, and in the end, I gave up. He took me home, and he and his wife cared for me. Over time, I grew stronger. I did what I could to help, eager to repay the debt I owed them. Amarin and I had serval long conversations, and after time, I came to understand what he believed. I gave my life to God, and that’s when I truly found freedom.”
Andreas looked to Amarin. “I owe so much to God, and to you,” he turned to Julian. “And you as well.”
“Tell them about what happened after that,” Amarin encouraged.
Andreas’s hand instinctively went to the scar across his throat. “That was a miracle,” he said, looking at Julain and Leon. “I went back to the gang. I wanted them to share in the salvation I had. I tried to talk to them… they weren’t happy.”
“What did they do?” Leon asked.
“Well, several of them wanted to turn me over to the priests, but their leader said he’d take care of me himself. He pushed me over backwards across several crates and held a knife to my throat. He said that if I spoke of God again, he would cut my throat.”
“And Andreas did,” Amarin broke in. “He replied with courage and faith, trusting his life to God.”
Andreas colored slightly. “I was scared to death, but I also knew I couldn’t turn against God.”
“And did he back down?” Julain asked.
“Andreas shook his head. “No, he tried to slit my throat. I don’t know what happened, it’s all a blur really, But I remember there was a lot of yelling, a flash of pain, and I was falling.”
“How did you not die?” Leon asked in awe.
Andreas subconsciously traced the scar as he spoke. “I don’t know why, or how, but the blade didn’t cut deep. God spared my life that night, and he sent Amarin to come and find me.”
“I couldn’t stop worrying about him,” Amarin explained. “God told me to go find him, so I did. He was lying alone in the alley when I arrived. I thought for sure he was dead, but when I knelt down and put a hand on him, I could feel he was still breathing. It was a miracle, and nothing but the hand of God could have saved him.”
Julian was both stunned and filled with hope. He looked at Leon and knew he must be feeling the same.
“That was the power of God,” Andreas said. “He can save us from the darkest and most hopeless of moments.”
Fires will rise to testify that 2+2=4. Swords will be drawn to prove that leaves are green in summer
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